Running To Win
Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer
Running the race of life is hard. But with the Bible front and center and a heart to encourage, Pastor Erwin Lutzer presents clear Bible teaching, helping you make it across the finish line. Since 2011, this 25-minute program has provided a Godward focus and features listeners’ questions.
Most Recent Episodes
The Son We Follow – Part 1 of 2
To see who God is, and what God is all about, all we need to do is look at Jesus. He willingly gave up His throne, came to Earth, and gave His life for us. In this message from Philippians 2, Pastor Lutzer observes three descriptions of Jesus that were different upon His incarnation. Jesus came on a mission.
March 6, 2026 ListenThe Father We Worship – Part 2 of 2
How can anyone describe the infinite? Because of who God is, we should live differently, knowing that He has everything in hand. In this message from John 4, Pastor Lutzer explores two attributes of the God who’s worthy of worship: He never changes and He’s sovereign. May we worship God in spirit and in truth.
March 5, 2026 ListenThe Father We Worship – Part 1 of 2
Christians are called to proclaim the excellencies of God. But do we truly know who He is? In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows you three examples of how the attributes of God call us to respond: self-existence, holiness, and wisdom. The more we know about God, the more able we will be to publicly demonstrate our belief in His incredible nature.
March 4, 2026 ListenThe Book We Trust – Part 2 of 2
The Bible claims to be the Word of God. All over the world, Christians suffer for the Bible, skeptics are transformed by reading it, and some countries even ban it. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides three reasons the Bible is God’s Word: logical, authoritative, and personal reasons. Let’s find out why we can trust the Bible.
March 3, 2026 ListenThe Book We Trust – Part 1 of 2
The Bible displays the styles of its various human authors on every page. So, is the Bible a human book or is it a divine book? In this message, Pastor Lutzer addresses five honest questions many people have about the divine and human nature of the Bible. The Word of God is powerful and living, and it is available to all.
March 2, 2026 ListenHonest Doubts and God’s Hidden Purposes
Do you believe faith can endure even when miracles do not come? Our faith is not in our circumstances but in God. In part four of this interview, Pastor Erwin Lutzer reveals how to move beyond requests to find deep fellowship and security in God's hidden purposes. Let’s learn to trust a Father who hears your cries even when He says “no.”
February 27, 2026 ListenThe Unanswered Prayer That Saved the World
God sometimes substitutes our specific requests with a far greater, unexpected gift. Scripture shows God saying "no" to both the Apostle Paul and Jesus in Gethsemane. In part three of this interview, Pastor Lutzer reveals God’s sufficient grace in unanswered prayers. Could our redemption actually depend on a prayer that went unheeded by the Father?
February 26, 2026 ListenWrestling with Divine Silence through Abraham and Habakkuk
Many feel betrayed and shortchanged when God fails to come through as expected. Both Abraham and Habakkuk experienced the mystery of divine silence. In this interview based on his book Why Doesn’t God Answer My Prayers?, Pastor Lutzer reveals how God answers our hearts. Rather than demanding explanations, let’s choose joy in God’s sovereignty.
February 25, 2026 ListenBeyond Name-It-Claim-It Toward God’s Hidden Purposes
When God is silent, we wonder if He’s forsaken us. But Scripture reveals God’s hidden purposes in our pain. In part one of this interview, Pastor Erwin Lutzer discusses His new book, Why Doesn’t God Answer My Prayers?, with Pastor Larry McCarthy. What if a “no” from Heaven could actually be the key to a transformed life?
February 24, 2026 ListenManaging Disappointment Of Unanswered Prayer – Part 2 of 2
How do we cope with unanswered prayers? There’s often a glaring gap between our pain and our peace. In this message, Pastor Erwin Lutzer reveals six biblical admonitions for enduring trials according to the will of God. Let’s step out of the cycle of disappointment even when God doesn’t run His business the way we expect.
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